Chapter 551: The Heavenly Demon Blood Pool
Following the directions of the ancient Heavenly Demon Python, Xiao Ze and his companions traversed a massive mountain shrouded in black mist. The mountain was steep and filled with abundant energy, but no other beasts could be seen, clearly driven away by the Heavenly Demon Python. After all, the existence of the Heavenly Demon Blood Pool held an irresistible allure for these beasts. The pool, though a legacy site for the Heavenly Demon Pythons, contained such abundant energy that other beasts could greatly benefit from it too. The Heavenly Demon Python had gone through great lengths to collect various energy-rich materials to create the pool, and it did not want to lose it due to carelessness.
As the Python's lair was located in the heart of the mountain range, entering it, Xiao Ze and his companions felt a damp chill. Surrounding them were piles of bones, both of beasts and human cultivators, serving as a grim reminder of the fate of those who became the Python's prey.
Xiao Ze glanced around, shaking his head but saying nothing. Even beyond the Barbaric Ancient Realm, the principle of survival of the fittest dominated the Dou Qi Continent. Anyone venturing out for opportunities must be prepared to face danger and even death.
The group finally reached the end of the cave, stopping at a chaotic area of blood-red rocks, stained from centuries of blood. At the center lay a pool about ten meters wide, filled with crimson blood that occasionally bubbled, releasing dense, potent energy. Floating on the pool's surface were bleached bones of beasts, suggesting they too had been drawn to the energy.
Xiao Yi swallowed nervously, staring at the blood-red water. "Is this the Heavenly Demon Blood Pool? No wonder it bears the name 'Demon.' Ordinary people would likely be paralyzed with fear from the overwhelming aura here."
"Hehe, Xiao Yi, it's not that bad," Qing Lin laughed softly, stroking the now-shrunken Heavenly Demon Python beside her. The Python affectionately nudged her hand, disregarding its painstakingly accumulated blood pool.
Xiao Ze approached the pool, dipping his hand in. The violent energy within surged through his arm but quickly became docile and was absorbed by his Origin Tree. Shaking his head, he flicked the crimson blood off his hand. "This is too insignificant for me. It won't provide any improvement. You two should absorb it."
Qing Lin and Xiao Yi exchanged glances, nodding in resignation. The energy here would benefit them, even if not Xiao Ze.
"Alright, let's not waste it then," Xiao Yi said. "The Bodhi Ancient Tree is our main goal. We shouldn't linger here too long."
Both women stepped into the pool, the energy causing it to boil. Countless bubbles rose, releasing violent energy that echoed like thunder in the cave.
Watching, Xiao Ze noticed the pool's corrosive power. The special material of Xiao Yi and Qing Lin's clothes quickly deteriorated under the energy's intensity. As the women blushed, partly concealed by the crimson liquid, Xiao Ze created a barrier around the pool to let them absorb the energy undisturbed. There was no need to let such minor distractions interfere with their cultivation.
Time passed as Xiao Ze leaned against a giant skull, reading a high-level Dou Technique. A knock on the barrier finally drew his attention. With a flick of his finger, the barrier shattered, revealing the now-calm blood pool, its energy depleted. Xiao Yi and Qing Lin, dressed in fresh clothes, emerged, their faces flushing as they approached Xiao Ze.
"Ahem, it went well. Let's head to the Ancient Realm platform," Xiao Ze said, stowing the Dou Technique.
"Alright," they agreed, relieved he didn't mention the earlier incident. They mounted the Heavenly Demon Python and continued towards the platform. Along the way, many high-level cultivators admired their fearsome mount. Some even attempted to approach, but Xiao Ze, uninterested in socializing, had Qing Lin speed up, leaving the hopefuls in the dust.
As they neared the platform, Xiao Ze had Qing Lin store the Python, recognizing that arriving on such a creature would attract unwanted attention.
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